First, “charity suffereth long.” That is what patience is all about. Charity “is not easily provoked” is another aspect of this quality, as is charity “beareth all things.” And finally, charity “endureth all things” is certainly an expression of patience (Moroni 7:45). From these defining elements it is evident that without patience gracing our soul, we would be seriously lacking with respect to a Christlike character.
“Let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath” (James 1:19).
“Nevertheless the Lord seeth fit to chasten his people; yea, he trieth their patience and their faith” (Mosiah 23:21).
We can grow in faith only if we are willing to wait patiently for God’s purposes and patterns to unfold in our lives, on His timetable. It's hard for me to step back once in awhile and think of the eternal things, this talk brought that back home for me. It's really hard to wait for things that you feel like you need right now! But, as I have seen before in my life sometimes waiting for Heavenly Father's plan is the only way to truly be happy.
(Included is some pictures of what we have been up to lately) :)
